Experienced Tuna Cutter

TALENIQUE INC; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENIQUE INC is seeking an experienced Tuna Cutter for a full-time role in Woburn, MA. The position requires skilled handling of tuna during selection and production with emphasis on precision and waste reduction.

You will work in a cold processing room, operate knives safely, and support packaging, labeling, and storage in line with HACCP/SSOP guidelines. 3+ years of tuna cutting experience is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience cutting different species of tuna (300+ lbs).
• 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tuna processing areas by organizing tables, wrapping papers, and cleaning racks, knives, and labels.
• Position prepares work areas for production, fulfills daily customer orders and cleans/sanitizes areas after production.
• Selects and cuts fresh tuna from loins efficiently with minimal waste.
• Communicates with a tuna selector for quantity to cut and quality of the tuna.
• Wraps, packs, labels, and icing fresh tuna according to customer specs and HACCP requirements.
• Stores leftovers per GMPs and ensures proper storage.
• Cleans/sanitizes processing area and equipment according to HACCP and SSOPs after orders are completed.
• Disposes of waste product and assists in order fulfillment by packing products.
• Participates in receiving and counting products delivered by drivers and restocking areas as needed.

Skills

Knife safety

Tuna knowledge

Cutting experience

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand lift truck

Forklifts

Job description

Job Title: Experienced Tuna Cutter
Location: Woburn, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 3:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Minimum 8-hour shift
Industry: Food Processing / Seafood

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Tuna Cutter with proven experience working with high-grade tuna. In this role, the ideal candidate will participate in fresh tuna selection and production. Precision and consistency are critical, as tuna is one of the most valuable seafood products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare tuna processing areas by organizing tables, wrapping papers, preparing plastic bags, and cleaning racks, knives, and labels.
• Position prepares work areas for production, fulfills daily customer order and cleans/sanitizes work areas post-production.
• Selects and cuts fresh tuna from loins efficiently by wasting as little loin as possible.
• Communicates with a tuna selector for quantity to cut and quality of the tuna.
• Wrapping, packing, labeling, and icing fresh tuna according to customer specification and HACCP requirements.
• Takes care left over tuna according to company GMPs and ensures proper storage.
• Cleans/sanitizes processing area and equipment based on HACCP and SSOPs after order preparation is completed.
• Disposes of waste product.
• Assist in order fulfillment by making boxes for use in packing products and placing them designated area.
• Participates in receiving and counting products delivered by or picked up by drivers.
• Participates in restocking/organizing frozen and dry products in freezer or dry area as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Managerial or Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cutting different species of tuna of 300+ lbs.
• 21 years of age.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of different tuna species.
• Ability to use knives safely.
• Ability to use pallet jack, hand lift truck, forklifts.

Work Environmental Conditions & Equipment Used (computers, lifting, knives, forklifts, sitting, speaking)

• Subject to cold processing room conditions and wet environment
• Uses knives
• Handles cleaning chemicals
• Operates material handling equipment
• Work around material handling equipment

Physical Effort

Position requires strenuous physical work. Heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 100 pounds frequently.